| Tartu is the second largest city of Estonia. In contrast to Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn, Tartu is often considered the intellectual and cultural hub, especially since it is home to Estonia's oldest and most renowned university. Situated 186 km southeast of Tallinn, the city is the centre of southern Estonia. The Emajõgi River, which connects the two largest lakes of Estonia, crosses Tartu. Tartu has its own airport which is situated 8 km south from the city of Tartu. It is a small airport and only has a few flights landing into the airport, mostly private flights. If you cannot fly into Parnu then Tallinn Airport is approximately 180km away from Tartu. Flights come into Tallinn from many European cities including London-Stansted, Vienna and Barcelona. Tartu is not without its history, there are plenty of magnificent reminders of a glorious past. The ruins of the 13th-century cathedral and the restored brilliance of the St. John’s Brick Gothic church are proof of that and are well worth a visit.
Tartu is a place you’d want to be at any time of the year, however it really comes alive in the warmer months. This fairly green city with its winding river and numerous bridges is the perfect setting for those who want to fill their days with quiet strolls, and their nights with loud delights. There is so much to do and see that you’ll probably want to spend more than a couple days here. Tartu has become the main University City in the whole of Estonia and in fact, almost one-fifth of the overall population in made up of students, injecting a definite young vibe and energy when it comes to tourism. This is a surprisingly sophisticated city, with the Town Hall Square marking the very heart of the city and known locally as the Raekoja Plats. The Town Hall Square is where you will find the Tartu Tourist Information Office, which offers tour bookings and detailed local maps. |
| | There are many sport activities taking place in Tartu for all the family to join in with whilst on your holiday including fishing, horse riding and tennis. There are many churches and historic buildings to see and there are also guides that take you all round Tartu. Nightlife in Tartu is wild, with many restaurants and bars, the student atmosphere is great, and there are also 6 night clubs in Tartu. Accommodation facilities in Tartu are numerous and diverse, meeting everyone's possibilities. There are many hotels ranging from 2 star to 4 star ratings, as well as hotels there are camping sites, guest houses and motels, so whatever your budget you will never be short of a place to stay. Don't forget if driving your low cost hire car in and around Tartu the speed limits are as follows; 50kmph in urban areas and 90kmph-110kmph on open roads and motorways. The country operates a zero alcohol tolerance and you must have your headlights on at all times. If you need to hire a car in Tartu Suncarrent should be your first choice for easy, cheap, low costs, high quality car hire with services available at airports and other areas. Book online now and look out for our special low cost promotions. |
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